A silence reigns on the Normandy beaches which saw thousands of men landing during the darkest time in France’s history. Omaha Beach, Juno Beach, Sainte-Mere-Eglise, and many other locations in this region provide a window into the past and a glimpse of the madness of mankind. But squalls on the cliffs of Etretat and carpets of wild heather and gorse along the Cotentin coast will soon sweep the dark clouds from your thoughts. Twisty country roads follow the coastline and will take you from one beautiful port town to another, including Deauville, Honfleur, Le Havre and Cherbourg.